Knit Your First Sweater (“Ramona Pullover” by Elizabeth Smith)

Teacher: Carol Ullmann

Cost: $160

When: Thursdays, January 23, February 6 & 27, March 20, 6:00–8:00pm

Description: Have you always dreamed of knitting a sweater? It's a milestone many knitters cross at some point. In this class, you'll be guided through the entire process from start to finish. We’ll cover measuring gauge, choosing your fit and size, cast-on and bind-off options, pattern reading, how to track your work on your pattern and in your sweater, finishing techniques, caring for your handknit sweater, and more. By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished sweater and the confidence to knit more garments.

Prerequisites: Participants should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch, any standard cast-on, and the standard bind-off.

Homework: You’ll need to knit a swatch ahead of time. Detailed instructions will be provided when you register.

Min/max number of participants: 4/10

Materials to bring along:

• 870–1755 yards aran or bulky weight yarn, purchased from Spun (we suggest )
• 24" and 32" US10 (or size needed to achieve gauge)
• 16" and 32" US9 circular needles
• (both ring and locking types)
• scrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches or a set of Purl Strings
• a digital or printed copy of the “Ramona Pullover” pattern by Elizabeth Smith, available to purchase and download